North Korea Tours Catalogue2017-2018

Where every tour is an adventure in learning

Tongil Tours is committed to creating DPRK travel experiences that go deeper than the average North Korea tour. And we pledge to offer these experiences at very competitive rates.

We encourage travelers to go deeper, stepping inside North Korea for a few days through academic and popular readings before commencement of your trip. While readings are of course not mandatory, we believe that light pre-trip academic exploration and preparation greatly enhances any first-hand experience of North Korea. We’re able to bring on board our academic partners, which include some of the world’s most well known North Korea experts, to deliver lectures and Q and A sessions for our groups. We can also assist universities and schools with more rigorous, customised reading and lecture programs based on academic materials and the help of experts from the field of Korean Studies.

Classic Journeys

Tongil Tours CLASSIC JOURNEYS are carefully curated open tours that bring you to the most popular and important cultural, arts, and academic destinations in the DPRK. Many Classic Journeys include a holiday.

Living or traveling in China or Asia? This tour is designed for you. This North Korea super-budget tour is a great introduction to the people, the culture, and the city of Pyongyang–including some of its best monuments, museums, and food.

Tongil Tours’ medium-length 6-day DPRK Classic Journey, delivers the classic destinations of Pyongyang, various museums, monuments, and the chance to check out the local pub scene. You’ll also hit the DMZ and enjoy hiking and an overnight stay at the beautiful Mt. Myohang. Beijing train to Dandong and round-trip flight extensions available.

Active Adventures

Tongil Tours Active Adventures help you get up close and personal with the many amazing outdoor and sporting activities in which visitors to the DPRK can take part. Among the options are the legendary Pyongyang Marathon every April, skiing and snowboarding at Masikryong Resort in January and February, and hiking and camping in North Korea’s untouched, pristine wilderness.

THE 2018 Pyongyang Marathon

Marathon Day: APRIL 8 | 2018

The Pyongyang Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for marathon enthusiasts who value taking part in unique and interesting marathons around the world.

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DPRK Ski & Snowboard Adventure

8 days | 7 nights in DPRK

DATES
> DEC 30-JAN 6, 2018
(New Year’s Eve edition)

> JAN 27-FEB 3 | 2018

The Ski & Snowboard Adventure has something to offer both casual and serious ski & snowboard enthusiasts. And if you would rather not take part in the outdoor sports, there is plenty for you, also, including travel to nearby sites while other group members ski and snowboard. North Korea’s only 5-star premium ski resort, Masik Pass Resort, has something for everyone.

To Fly when others run: The History of Sport in the DPRK

12 nights | 13 days

So you want to pack as much adventure, learning, and sport and outdoor adventure as possible into one 13-day tour? This is your chance! We are currently developing this exciting tour to be available in Autumn 2017. Of course, as with all Tongil Tours products, we will help you understand the history of sport in North Korea through readings and seminars both before, during, and after your learning adventure.

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Academic & LEARNING

Tongil Tours was founded on the premise that travel to North Korea would be greatly enhanced by partners and staff who focused on Korean Studies at the post graduate and under-graduate levels at reputable institutions. Working with our DPRK partners, we leverage that knowledge to create experiences that go beyond tourism to academic-grade study and exchange. It is in that spirit that we offer this category of academic excursions that will complement an academic program in Korean Studies, supplement studies in a peripheral field, or simply satisfy a layman’s desire to gain deep understanding of the DPRK and northeast Asia.

THE 2018 Pyongyang Summer Language Program

22 days | 23 nights in DPRK

DATES
> JUN 30 – JULY 21 | 2018

Building on the success of the 2016 and 2017 Pyongyang Summer Language Programs, the 2018 language school will feature the same academic focus and fun. Instruction will be received from top-notch Korean language teachers with decades of experience in teaching Korean as a foreign language. Upon successful completion, students receive an official certificate. You’ll practice your conversational skills based on what you’ve learned in class with your guides and with the locals as you visit local and regional tourist destinations.

The tongil PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

6 days | 5 nights in DPRK

DATES
> AUG 22-29 | 2017
AUG 15 – Holiday: Liberation Day

Want to experience North Korea while upgrading your photography skills? This is your tour. The Photography Tour is led by Tongil Tours’ Expert Partner Reuben Teo, a photographer and media artist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Learn photography tips and techniques while you survey the most important destinations of Pyongyang, the DMZ, the east coast of North Korea, and much more. All levels welcome!

The Aesthetics of Juche: Art, Architecture and Urbanism of the DPRK

8 days | 7 nights in DPRK

DATES
> SEPT 7-14 | 2017
SEPT 9 – Holiday: Foundation Day

BONUS :: This tour includes the DPRK National Day holiday celebrations!

The Art, Architecture, and Urbanism tour is an academically-focused exploration of how art, architecture, and urbanism work together to communicate ideology and politics in the DPRK. By the end of the tour, you’ll have basic, working knowledge of not only the arts of North Korea, but also a good introduction to the fundamental tool that an art historian uses to look at an object: formal analysis.

Private Tours & Delegations

Choose a Private Tour and leverage the expertise of the Tongil Tours team to make your tour to North Korea a success. We can also arrange academic, governmental, humanitarian, or business delegations. We will work with you to tailor your trip to your exact objectives, while making sure you leverage your time and budget to come away with fresh understanding, memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime.